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Originally Posted by poetrychic
An estimated 1,500 wolves now roam Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. That represents a dramatic turnaround for a predator that was largely exterminated in the United States in the early 20th century.
"We're confident the wolf has a secure future in the Northern Rocky Mountains," said Interior Assistant Secretary Lyle Laverty in a statement. Federal officials planned a news conference later Thursday.
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Does a population of 1,500 wolves provide enough genetic diversity to ensure survival of the species in the region to avoid inbreeding problems ?